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Marchey Farm is a Early Christian settlement and monastic site located in Somerset, England. The site preserves archaeological evidence of religious activity dating to the early medieval period, reflecting the establishment of Christian communities in the region following the conversion of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The monument's significance lies in its contribution to understanding the pattern of early monastic settlement in south-western England and the material culture of these formative centuries in English Christianity. Archaeological investigation and surface evidence have identified the site's character as a modest ecclesiastical settlement typical of the early medieval monastic landscape.
Early Christian settlement and monastic site at Marchey Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011266. View the official record →
Marchey Farm is a Early Christian settlement and monastic site located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011266.
Early Christian settlement and monastic site at Marchey Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011266.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Tribunal (7.5 km), Glastonbury Abbey (7.8 km), Part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene Street (7.8 km).
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